Water System Report IL

South Lawrence Water Corporation

EPA ID: IL1010020 ยท 1,195 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Lawrence Water Corporation (IL1010020): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, South Lawrence Water Corporation has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,195 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,195
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$86K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Lawrence Water Corporation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,205
Median Household Income
2,653
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Lawrence Water Corporation serves a community with a median household income of $51,205 and an estimated 2,653 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

South Lawrence Water Corporation's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

South Lawrence Water Corporation (EPA ID: IL1010020) is a community water system in Illinois that serves approximately 1,195 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 62417 in Bridgeport.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by IL or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Lawrence Water Corporation (IL1010020) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Lawrence Water Corporation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for South Lawrence Water Corporation in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does South Lawrence Water Corporation serve?

South Lawrence Water Corporation serves approximately 1,195 people across 1 ZIP code in Illinois.

Where does South Lawrence Water Corporation get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
South Lawrence Water Corporation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Lawrence Water Corporation serve?
South Lawrence Water Corporation serves approximately 1,195 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is South Lawrence Water Corporation's water source?
South Lawrence Water Corporation draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of South Lawrence Water Corporation's service area?
The South Lawrence Water Corporation service area has a median household income of $51,205. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does South Lawrence Water Corporation get its water?
South Lawrence Water Corporation's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

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